Hi everyone!
I’m 51, nearly 52 and went straight from using the contraceptive pill onto hrt with only a six week break so I have no idea about periods or what stage of menopause I’m at etc. I was started on oestrogel and utrogestan on day 15-26, I don’t tolerate progesterone well and could never use a mini pill or Mirena as contraception as it caused severe side effects of acne, debilitating joint pain and greasy skin & hair within hours of using.
I started the gel last month 3 pumps was recommended, and within days I felt like a different person, my joints stopped hurting which had been severe, I could think straight and I stopped crying at every tiny thing. The problem came at day 15 within 3 hours of the progesterone, 2x100mg tablets I had a migraine and was vomiting! I was in hospital at the time for unrelated issues and they suggested I stop taking the progesterone for three days and then just take 1 tablet for a couple of days to build back up which I did, the acne started straight away which was disappointing but no more migraines.
What happens on day 27 when I stop the tablets, does everything stop for two days , does the gel just continue, is essentially day 29, day 1 again or am i getting it all wrong, no one seems to be able to tell me.......sorry if I’m being thick!
I’m on day 15 again tomorrow and not sure whether to start the progesterone again or not?
God this is garbled, so sorry!
To add to this I feel the good effects have stopped working, my joints are hurting again, I’m over emotional, like I’m back to square one!
Any help appreciated
Thanks in advance
Crossfitmum x